Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144: 144-Bowing To My Mother

Kaye:

"How was it?" I asked my mother after she had used the flower. She had taken a long nap and emerged now, around 6 PM. I guess she took even more time than expected.

"It was so good. I cannot believe I’ve been sleeping on something like this all my life. If only I had known about it years ago--" she trailed off, lowering her hand and sighing, her hands clasped together.

"I’ve done you wrong, my son," she said. I didn’t expect her to bring up our dynamic so soon.

But it was a good start. She had no clue what it meant for me to spend the day with her. She was so refreshed today, here in the woods. Everything I said had her full attention. The way she told me she cared about me and wanted me to be happy gave me an idea.

If I could mend our relationship, I could tell her about Helanie.

"I was in a tough spot back then, and I blamed you for the wrong reasons," she began. "I had lost my mate in such a humiliating way-- and then you-- you were just not doing what I wanted you to do. I wanted you to be with me all the time, but then you’d go back to the mansion and be happy there. It was disturbing because you were always in so much pain when you came to my place," she said, caressing my cheek. Her words were shaky, as though she’d cry if she spoke another word.

I remembered that time. I was little back then, but the issue was that she expected all of this from me on the full moon. Every time Ursula sent me to my mother’s place, it was a full moon.

"But still--you always remained my favorite son." It was like my mother had shaken the world from under my feet with one statement.

"You were, and you still are. I just know you’re the only person who looks for my validation, who cares about me, and who wants to make me happy. You work so hard to earn my admiration and approval. So, I guess it’s fair to say that you turned me into a brat," she said with a laugh before a tear rolled down her cheek.

"Mom, I didn’t know," I said, instantly holding her hand and rubbing it between mine.

"Of course, you didn’t. I never told you and let you spoil me," she chuckled at her own foolishness, but in my eyes, it was sweet.

"You’ve actually earned my heart and respect, and I guess you’ve achieved more than your other brothers," she said, her comments filling my heart with warmth.

I had longed for this day. I wanted to do better and to be better. I didn’t hate my brothers--I loved them. But since I was a kid, I’d been told I wasn’t good enough. So, I worked hard to become the best, and today, hearing her say that I was the best meant everything to me.

"Hence, I’ve decided to ask you to take my favorite human on a date. I want you and Kesha together," she said.

With just one wish, she ruined everything.